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Polyphemus Moth

Antheraea polyphemus

Notes:

I think this is a Polyphemus moth.

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Polyphemus Moth
Antheraea polyphemus


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2 Comments

Pellegrant
Pellegrant 11 years ago

Thank you!

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

I think you are right! :) I have suggested an ID for you! Here is another ventral view of the same moth: http://www.flickr.com/photos/loufcd/4871...

Pellegrant
Spotted by
Pellegrant

Bangor, Maine, USA

Spotted on Jul 17, 2012
Submitted on Jul 20, 2012

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